Reynolds Homestead
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Reynolds Homestead | |
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Historic marker for Reynolds Homestead | |
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| Location | N of Critz on SR 798 |
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| Coordinates | 36°38′39″N 80°8′55″W / 36.64417°N 80.14861°WCoordinates: 36°38′39″N 80°8′55″W / 36.64417°N 80.14861°W |
| Area | 6.99 acres (28,300 m2)[1] |
| Built | 1850 |
| Architect | Reynolds,Hardin W. |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Governing body | Private |
| NRHP Reference # | 71000987 |
| VLR # | 070-0005 |
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| Added to NRHP | September 22, 1971[2] |
| Designated NHL | December 22, 1977[3] |
| Designated VLR | November 3, 1970[4] |
The Reynolds Homestead, also known as Rock Spring Plantation, was home of R. J. Reynolds, founder of the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1977.[1][3][5]
It is located on State Route 798, about one mile (1.6 km) north of Critz off State Route 626.[1]
The homestead is currently an outreach facility of Virginia Tech, and includes the restored home of R.J. Reynolds and a continuing education center, which are operated by the Virginia Tech Department of Outreach and International Affairs.
The house has been restored to its nineteenth century state and includes many of the original family furnishings. The grounds include the original brick kitchen, a brick milk house, a log icehouse and a log granary. The family cemetery is located near the house and across a field is the slave cemetery.
The house is open for tours for both individuals and groups.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Ralph J. Christian (December 1976). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Reynolds Homestead / Rock Spring Plantation" (pdf). National Park Service. and Accompanying four photos, exterior and interior, from 1976 PDF (32 KB)
- ↑ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2007-01-23.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Reynolds Homestead". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
- ↑ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
- ↑ Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Staff, James W. Moody, Jr., Director (October 21, 1970). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Reynolds Homestead / Rock Spring Plantation" (pdf). National Park Service.
